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GR IV Monochrome

Monochrome-only GR IV with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, red filter mode, 5-axis SR, and classic 28mm pocket street-camera design.

$2,199

Launch price

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GR IV Monochrome

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

25.74 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

409,600

Burst

4 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

Yes

Weight

262 g

Battery

250 shots

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Sensor size

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C

361 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

109 × 61 × 33 mm · 262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)

Product images courtesy of Ricoh press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 25.74MP — solid resolution
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Limited
1.5/ 10

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 262g — ultralight for all-day carry
  • · IBIS for handheld low-light

Wildlife

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · ISO 409,600 for low-light wildlife

Vlogging

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 262g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

  • Monochrome APS-C sensor
  • ISO 160-409600
  • 5-axis SR
  • Red filter mode

Cons

  • Black-and-white only
  • Fixed lens
  • Full HD video only

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Ricoh GR IV Monochrome

Sensor

Resolution25.74 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C Monochrome CMOS
Sensor size23.3 x 15.5 mm
AA filterNo

Lens

ApertureF2.8-F16
Focal length (35mm equiv.)28 mm

Processor

ProcessorGR ENGINE 7

ISO

ISO min (native)160
ISO max (native)409,600
ISO max (expanded)409,600

Shutter

Shutter typeLeaf shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemHybrid AF (image-plane phase detection + contrast detection)
AF points / zones49
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionFace, Eye

Burst

Burst (mechanical)4 fps
Burst (electronic)4 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo

Video

Max resolutionFull HD
4K max frame rate60 fps
1080p max frame rate60 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsMPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV

Stabilization

Stabilization typeSensor-shift Shake Reduction (5-axis)
In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes

Body

Weight262 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)109.4 × 61.1 × 32.7 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryDB-120
Battery life (CIPA)250 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C
HDMIDisplayPort over USB-C
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax (2.4GHz), IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax (5.2/5.8GHz, region dependent)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens